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Where Were the Planets on June 8, 1962?
Quick Answer
On June 8, 1962, the Sun was in Gemini (17°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (34% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 8, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°52' Leo at midnight UTC to 3°52' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°12'42" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 27°54'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 15°28'04" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 19°38'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 7°49'21" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 11°47'05" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 11°09'05" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 26°56'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 11°12'34" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°37'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 11°37'24" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on June 8, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 34% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Pluto | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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